Hartley & MarksPublishers

Since 1972, Hartley & Marks has published critically lauded books on a wide range of esoteric topics, most notably architecture, alternative health and design.

While we are no longer publishing new book titles, we do keep two of our most significant works in print.

The Elements ofTypographic Style

Version 4.0: 20th Anniversary Edition

Author: Robert BringhurstDescription: Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide. Combining the practical, theoretical and historical, this edition is completely updated, with a thorough revision of the longest chapter, "Prowling the Specimen Books," and many other small but important updates based upon recent changes in this continuously evolving field.Learn More

The CompleteJapanese Joinery

Author: Hideo Sato and Yosua Nakahara, Translation by Koichi Paul NiiDescription: The Complete Japanese Joinery is the most accessible and comprehensive manual available in English on the art of Japanese woodworking. This book covers all aspects of the complex and demanding craft of Japanese woodworking, including care and use of tools, the layout and marking of wood, the cutting of joints and their final assembly.